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Celebrate Women with Simon Says Stamp!

April 25, 2019

Celebrate Women with Simon Says Stamp!

Today I’m honored to be part of a special blog hop from Simon Says Stamp all about celebrating the incredible women in your life.

Nothing warms this crafter’s heart more than seeing women (and men) supporting other women!

The hop features two brand new stamp sets, Good Job Mama (designed by me!) and Incredible Woman (designed by the talented Nina-Marie Trapani).

Good Job Mama is the result of a collaboration with one of my crafty mentors, Jennifer McGuire. Jennifer and I worked together to come up with the concept behind the set. We both wanted to offer a set that women could use to create realistic cards of support for their fellow mamas out there. Motherhood is many things ranging from ridiculously awesome to extremely challenging, and everything in between. This new stamp set is about offering acknowledgment to your fellow mamas out there. Sometimes simply being seen and acknowledged in a real way by someone who loves you can really lift you up. At least that’s been my experience in life.

There are also coordinating dies available (coming in May!) for your die cutting pleasure (click on the Notify Me button in the product description to be emailed when they arrive):

ALSO COMING SOON: You will also be able to order the stamps and dies together as a bundle as soon as the dies are in the shop!

 

Here is my first video I’m sharing today featuring my card project. I’m doing something a little different with my voice over, only in that I’m talking less about the process and more about some of the women I want to celebrate and thank today!

For my second card, I used the Incredible Woman stamp set designed by Nina-Marie.

This 6 x 8 set is so wonderful! All the words intersecting with the focus of each sentiment…I love it!

Here is my video showing you how I created this card:

Here’s to celebrating all the women in our lives!

BLOG HOP SPECIAL: Get a FREE 4-pack of our Simon’s exclusive Mother’s Day Sentiment Strips by using the code WMN999 at checkout, valid until 4/28 at midnight or while supplies last. Please check out all of the remarkable women sharing their work in today’s hop. I’m honored to be included in this group. Truly.

Simon Says Stamp Blog  

Jennifer McGuire

Kristina Werner

Cathy Zielske—You are here! 

Shari Carroll

Laura Bassen

Debby Hughes

Nina-Marie Trapani

Kathy Racoosin

Heather Hoffman

Nichol Spohr

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Comments

  1. Lauryne Cunningham says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:01 am

    I absolutely love both of these stamp sets and your cards are gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 8:50 am

      Thanks, Lauryne!

      Reply
  2. Lori says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:06 am

    Wow, just wow. Every time you come out with a sentiment set, I think that’s my favorite…until your next release. ?

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks, Lori!

      Reply
  3. Jean Marmo says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:14 am

    Such lovely cards! Love this set and how you used it!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Dee Earnshaw says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:20 am

    pure yumminess – thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. Debbie Rumpza says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:36 am

    Love these! With three daughters raising littles, I love the idea of sharing empowering cards with them … whether on Mother’s Day or just all year! Thanks for inspiring!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks, Debbie!

      Reply
  6. SHaron Gullikson says

    April 25, 2019 at 9:56 am

    I like the solid colored hearts–so pretty. I have never made die cuts and added color behind. I love it.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      Super easy to do!

      Reply
  7. Karthikha Uday says

    April 25, 2019 at 9:58 am

    Wonderful cards! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 10:26 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Brian Poteraj says

    April 25, 2019 at 10:00 am

    The marbly colors look great. What a springy look.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 10:26 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  9. Sheri Kempke says

    April 25, 2019 at 11:05 am

    Lovely card Cathy–love the “Laura” look with the rainbow. Thanks also for working with Jennifer to produce a most wonderful stamp set. What a fun hop this is!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      They are both amazing women!

      Reply
  10. Sandra D. says

    April 25, 2019 at 11:07 am

    Thanks for two great videos and for the backstories on the women you admire! Women empowering women is a beautiful thing! Love your cards and these sets!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:11 pm

      I agree, Sandra! We need to lift one another up!

      Reply
  11. Heather Nelson says

    April 25, 2019 at 11:10 am

    Great sets for sharing some love and support with the women in your life!

    Fabulous card!! Love your cards and their encouraging words!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      Thanks, Heather!

      Reply
  12. Sue Crutcher says

    April 25, 2019 at 11:12 am

    I am sure all of those women you talked about would say the same things about you!! They are all my heroes and love them all also. That being said…..I love your style maybe the most because you are so much like me. Keep up the great work and thanks!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      🙂 Thanks, Sue!

      Reply
  13. Cindi F says

    April 25, 2019 at 11:46 am

    Beautiful cards!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Debra Scassera says

    April 25, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    Awesome card and stamps.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 8:41 pm

      Thanks, Debra!

      Reply
  15. Louanne Collins says

    April 25, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    Love the cards and the videos! And the thanks to many wonderful designers!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  16. Martine Bykowski says

    April 25, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    What beautiful spring colors. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards!

    Reply
  17. Jenrescuemama says

    April 25, 2019 at 12:38 pm

    These stamp sets feel so genuine and authentic in expressing what strong women do in our lives. There is self doubt and struggle, it’s real but doesn’t make you any less of an amazing mom/role model. Love these colorful cards to complement the meaningful sentiments.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      There is doubt and there is struggle. And we can learn SO much from it. : )

      Thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  18. Suzi Metcalfe says

    April 25, 2019 at 12:46 pm

    Lovely cards! Are you sure you don’t a decade or two of practice?! Your stamps are awesome! So impressed how you ladies get along and encourage one another! That encourages the rest of us!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 1:55 pm

      Well, lots of years of scrapbooking definitely help!

      Reply
  19. Cheryl Rigney says

    April 25, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    These are beautiful cards!! I love the design of your stamp set!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  20. Cathy Loveless says

    April 25, 2019 at 12:55 pm

    Rainbow colors make my heart happy and are so perfect for your cards. Both of these stamp sets are fabulous!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  21. Julie L says

    April 25, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    Both cards are beautiful—and perfect for first-time moms.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks, Julie!

      Reply
  22. CONNIE says

    April 25, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    Beautiful cards. LOVE LOVE the sentiment set. Mom’s can relate to every one of those sentiments.

    Reply
  23. Bonnie K. says

    April 25, 2019 at 1:25 pm

    You are so cool. I love watching your card-making videos, and find so many of your tricks very helpful! I’m so happy for you (and a little jealous) that you get to be friends with all these other amazing women you mentioned, and that you have become a vital part of this awesome creative community. I, too, am s l o w l y becoming a card maker thanks to their videos – and yours, too – and all the ideas and inspiration that you all share. Thanks for another great sentiment stamp – keep them coming!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      Thanks so much, Bonnie!

      Reply
  24. Eileen Michaud says

    April 25, 2019 at 1:25 pm

    I really love these stamp sets and your cards are beautiful.

    Reply
  25. donna mikasa says

    April 25, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    Incredible stamp sets, and of course, incredible cards! Totally smitten with that colorful heart!

    Reply
  26. Jennifer Petersen says

    April 25, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    Beautiful cards to highlight 2 new beautiful stamp sets! Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us.

    Reply
  27. Sabrina Radican says

    April 25, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    Such pretty card!!

    Reply
  28. Cathy Loveless says

    April 25, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    Beautiful cards! I love the one with the heart die front!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 8:40 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  29. Billie A says

    April 25, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    Beautiful cards and colors. I am loving this stamp set and seeing so many ways to put the sentiments together. What a great idea.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks, Billie!

      Reply
  30. Brenda L. Kuder says

    April 25, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    Beautiful cards! I love the color blending on the second one!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:08 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Brenda!

      Reply
  31. Bonnie Eng says

    April 25, 2019 at 2:59 pm

    Wonderful cards – I especially love the empowerment card – what a great way to share some empathy and strength with someone. Very inspiring and I may steal that idea to make some kindness cards to share – thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:08 pm

      Thanks, Bonnie!

      Reply
  32. Lindar C says

    April 25, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    I love everything you design and I like the font your designs come in. These card are great.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 8:31 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  33. Kelsey Thomas says

    April 25, 2019 at 4:11 pm

    Such pretty cards! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:40 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  34. Rosann Barnes says

    April 25, 2019 at 4:47 pm

    What a wonderful collaboration ! Your cards are so very pretty! What an amazing way to celebrate moms through Incredible Woman… the hidden titles are so fun . And I thinks it is wonderful to encourage and support our fellow, moms and coworkers !! Your encouragement card is so perfect !!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 9:55 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  35. Maureen Reiss says

    April 25, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Wow!!! Beautiful cards!!! I love your stamps set!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 9:55 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  36. Neha Mahajan says

    April 25, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    Love these new SSS stamps, thanks to you and Nina-Marie. Very pretty cards.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:41 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  37. Amy Lombardo says

    April 25, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    Cathy, these sets and your cards are absolutely beautiful. I love the vibrant colors that you used on your cards but your stamp sets are so pretty!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:40 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  38. June Swart says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    Beautiful cards, fabulous techniques. Love these new stamps. Great videos too!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:41 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  39. Stef Perry says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:30 pm

    Great stamp sets, both so fantastic for the women in our lives! You’ve knocked it out of the ball park with this latest sentiment set! Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks so much, Stef!

      Reply
  40. Donna Goggin says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:36 pm

    Thanks for sharing your cards. They gave me some ideas.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:42 am

      Yay! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  41. gab says

    April 25, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    So so pretty

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:42 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  42. Kirsty Lim says

    April 25, 2019 at 11:20 pm

    Your cards are very pretty!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:43 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  43. Roni says

    April 26, 2019 at 12:50 am

    I enjoyed both your videos. Why haven’t I heard of you before? YOU ARE A GENIUS, I love your ideas, your process, and how enjoyable it is to watch your videos. Thank you for the many inspirations, Cathy.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 8:31 am

      Ha! i love it. I have been AROUND for years, but mostly in the scrapbooking side of things. I added cards to the mix a few years back and have LOVED the whole process! Thanks for finding me!

      Reply
  44. Teresa Doyle says

    April 26, 2019 at 6:46 am

    These are awesome cards Cavery entertaining AND informative. TFS!thy and fantastic sets. I always enjoy your videos,

    Reply
  45. Teresa Doyle says

    April 26, 2019 at 6:48 am

    Oooops….That was supposed to say CATHY! I (I have no idea how that happened. LOL)

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:43 am

      Lol!

      Reply
  46. Tammy Hanson says

    April 26, 2019 at 7:50 am

    Great cards. So inspiring.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:47 am

      Thanks, Tammy!

      Reply
  47. Renee Vanepps says

    April 26, 2019 at 8:24 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Good Job Mama set – I’m obsessed with the thin lines for the words, hope you or SSS comes out with more like that!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks Renee!

      Reply
  48. Linda Duensing says

    April 26, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    Great stamp sets and cards. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:46 am

      Thanks, Linda!

      Reply
  49. Anne Sturgeon says

    April 26, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    Such an awesome set. We definitely are worth celebrating! All the fun sentiments will work so nicely for loads of occasions. My Mom has passed on but I have friends and a handful of Sisters who are definitely worth celebrating. Nicely done Cathy and please, keep up this great work.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks, Anne!

      Reply
  50. Sarah Allcock says

    April 26, 2019 at 1:37 pm

    Cathy,
    Thank you for designing the “Good Job, Mama” set. Since you are a resident of Minnesota, you are probably aware of Early Childhood Family Education. I am a parent educator and hear what mothers feel and fear every day. I bought this set so that I can give stressed-out mamas some confidence or commiseration that they can hold on to after they leave my classroom.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Oh yes! I went to ECFE with both of my kids! I LOVE that you will use this for supporting these young mamas!

      Reply
  51. Patty Eifert says

    April 26, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    Oh Freaking Wow!! Just watched your video and every woman you mentioned except for one are all the women’s blog I subscribe to and watch and are my most favorite card maker’s EVER!! And I’m going to go back and check on that one I didn’t recognize. Laura Bassen is my favorite person to watch and she does truly mention you all the time and pronounces your name with true adoration!! I have ordered your awesome Good Job Mama stamp set…it has the most realistic sentiments and I am going to use it to send/make cards for all moms but especially my two daughters and daughter in law who are struggling in this world raising many children…my twelve grandchildren so far!! You’re da best!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 26, 2019 at 8:36 pm

      Awww, Thanks, Patty! Appreciate your comment!

      Reply
  52. Farhana S says

    April 26, 2019 at 11:12 pm

    Your such an amazing designer and card maker! I want to be just like you when I grow up ?

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:47 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  53. Denise Bryant says

    April 27, 2019 at 12:40 am

    Awesome cards! Love your color combos!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:40 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  54. Sue D says

    April 27, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    I like the heart designs on your pretty cards.

    Reply
  55. Juliep says

    April 28, 2019 at 5:13 am

    Wow, this set is amazing and your cards absolutely gorgeous. I love the rainbow look on the cards. Perfect.

    Reply
  56. Debbie P says

    April 28, 2019 at 7:43 am

    Oth cards are fantastic. Love the cards and the stamp set.

    Reply
  57. Heather Mills says

    April 28, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    These cards are so fun!!! “Good Job, Mama” looks like an awesome stamp set. Anybody with kids needs to be reminded that they are doing a good job even when they feel like life is a disaster!

    Reply
  58. Brenda Abbott says

    April 29, 2019 at 6:54 am

    Your cards are so innovative and beautiful! I like how you incorporated the hearts on both. Great job!

    Reply
  59. Holly Klingensmith says

    April 29, 2019 at 11:04 am

    Great Cards

    Reply
  60. Nandini Karmarkar says

    April 30, 2019 at 3:51 am

    Beautiful cards. Love the large, multicoloured heart.

    Reply
  61. Charla Everhart says

    May 16, 2019 at 7:25 pm

    Great cards. You are such a great designer. Love the mama card.

    Reply

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